No. 226 in Ukrainian
своїй
"Своїй" means "to one's own" (feminine, dative case).
In a sentence
Вона довірилася своїй подрузі.
She confided in her friend.
Shows possession referring to something belonging to the subject.
Я пишу лист своїй сестрі.
I am writing a letter to my sister.
Indicates the object the subject is interacting with and its relation.
Учитель пояснював тему своїй групі.
The teacher was explaining the topic to his group.
Refers to the group linked to the subject, signifying belonging or association.
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